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Synod eNews – Week of October 8, 2023

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Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of October 8, 2023 Synod Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 4pm News and Updates October is Clergy Appreciation month! Here are resources from the ELCA on Rostered Ministers Appreciation with helpful tips on how to plan a Rostered Ministers Appreciation event: https://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Rostered-Ministers-Appreciation-Booklet.pdf?_ga=2.46320615.1107309826.1695742221-1870145156.1654022968 Download the Southwestern Washington Synod 2024 Compensation Guidelines here Valuable Information from Portico Ready for Annual Enrollment? Watch for an email from Portico when your Annual Enrollment window is open. This is your opportunity to make decisions about health coverage, pre-tax retirement contributions, vision care services, supplemental life insurance, beneficiaries, and […]

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The Beacon Newsletter 10/03/2023

The Beacon Newsletter 10/03/2023

THE BEACON WEEKLY Articles this issue…                            Across the Diocese: September 29, 2023 Synod eNews – Week of October 1, 2023 The Beacon Newsletter 09/26/2023 This Week at St. Christopher’s… Week of October 2nd Monday (10/02//2023) Mitford Series Reading Group – 1:30 pm Tuesday (10/03/2023) Faithful Living – 6:15 am Wednesday (10/04/2023) – Francis of Assisi, Friar, Renewer of the Church; died 1226    Blessing of Animals I – 9am, Carlyon Beach (by the Kayak racks) Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm Blessing of Animals II – 2:30-3:30pm at Companion Cove Choir Practice – 3:30 […]

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Across the Diocese: September 29, 2023

Across the Diocese: September 29, 2023

View as Webpage September 29, 2023       Convene 2023 September 30, 9:00 am | Everett Community College Reconnect with Episcopalians from across the Diocese, and join us for this exciting new event open to everyone! Gain new resources and support, and spend time learning from and networking with churches from every corner of Western Washington! Convene 2023 will feature multiple workshop sessions throughout this day-long opportunity for learning and connection, preparing us all for the future of our communities, helping us discover (and rediscover!) new ideas, and giving us the time and space to share information about programs […]

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Synod eNews – Week of October 1, 2023

Synod eNews – Week of October 1, 2023

Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of October 1, 2023 Synod Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 4pm News and Updates October is Clergy Appreciation month! Here are resources from the ELCA on Rostered Ministers Appreciation with helpful tips on how to plan a Rostered Ministers Appreciation event: https://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/Rostered-Ministers-Appreciation-Booklet.pdf?_ga=2.46320615.1107309826.1695742221-1870145156.1654022968 Southwestern Washington Synod 2024 Compensation Guidelines   The 2024 Compensation Guidelines for Rostered Ministers are scheduled to be released in the first week of October. The Newsletter of Southwestern Washington Synodical Women’s Organization – Region 1 “Special 2023 Convention Edition” is here. Newsletter Upcoming Events October read more read more October […]

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Fwd: From Bishop Skelton: Visit from Bishop Ernie Moral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Southern Philippines

Fwd: From Bishop Skelton: Visit from Bishop Ernie Moral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Southern Philippines

  From Bishop Skelton Visit from Bishop Ernie Moral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Southern Philippines September 21, 2023 Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia,   The Diocese of Olympia is delighted to welcome Bishop Ernie Moral, his wife Mrs. Shirmen Moral, and Mr. Gideon Bustamante, the Regional Development Officer at Episcopal CARE Foundation Inc. Bishop Moral, the Bishop of the Diocese of the Southern Philippines (EDSP), and his party will visit us for two weeks in late September and early October, primarily focusing on Creation Care learning exchange and potentially expanding our partnership. Bishop Moral will also […]

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Across the Diocese: September 8, 2023

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View as Webpage September 8, 2023       Updates from the Bishop’s Search Committee The Holy Conversations have concluded, and the Holy Cow Survey is now closed. Learn about the next steps in the search process at the link below! READ MORE Convene 2023 September 30, 9:00 am | Everett Community College Reconnect with Episcopalians from across the Diocese, and join us for this exciting new event open to everyone! Gain new resources and support, and spend time learning from and networking with churches from every corner of Western Washington! Convene 2023 will feature multiple workshop sessions throughout this […]

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Synod eNews – Week of September 3, 2023

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  Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of September 3, 2023 Synod Office Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 4pm News and Updates Please note that Bishop Jaech is now on Sabbatical and will be out of his office until September 20th. You can contact the Synod Office at 253-535-8300 if you need assistance. Our Synod Office will be closed August 21st through August 25th and September 4th through September 8th while our staff is on vacation. If you have an urgent or emergency need during this time, please call the Synod Office at 253-535-8300 and leave a message. Newsletter Link […]

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Open Hands Foodbank Garden: Harvesting Abundance

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St. Christopher’s Open Hands Foodbank Garden continues to be both a source of food and beauty on our campus. The garden is maintained by a small, devout group of community members. You are invited to help the garden – planting, watering, harvesting, weeding… No experience necessary and times are based on your own schedule. Contact Tucker Smyth if you would like to be a part of this wonderful ministry that gifts its produce to the Foodbank.  

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Across the Diocese – August 11, 2023

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View as Webpage August 11, 2023         Holy Cow Survey and Holy Conversation Updates Three weeks left to respond to the Holy Cow Survey! We are inviting all clergy and lay members in the diocese to provide us with your input. Take the survey, today! Help us reach our goal of hearing from all of you! And if you have yet to participate in a Holy Conversation, please see the list of locations remaining and select one that is most convenient for you. We don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to provide us your […]

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Fwd: The Beacon Newsletter 07/13/2023

Fwd: The Beacon Newsletter 07/13/2023

Events, News, Info & Inspiration from St. Christopher’s Community, Olympia THE BEACON WEEKLY Articles this issue…                            Fwd: The Beacon Newsletter 07/03/2023 June-July SWATCH (Newsletter of the Women of Southwestern Washington Synod of the ELCA) This Week at St. Christopher’s…

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